Old world class. That is what you get if you opt for a real wood burning fireplace rather than contemporary faux logs with fire from propane or natural gas. The crackle and roar of the flickering flames can sound like music as you warm yourself in front of burning logs you chopped earlier in the day.

The Monessen HWB700OD Radiant Wood Burning Fireplace can deliver this. It is a pre-fabricated firebox in stainless steel with firebrick lining the hearth and firebox designed in a herringbone pattern. These are refractory thus redirecting the heat thrown at them to the opening. For extra durability, they are also reinforced with steel mesh. To give it the look of a real masonry fireplace you can use bricks, marble, slate, or granite as finishing materials around its flange.

Owing to its stainless steel construction, the fireplace resists rust and corrosion guaranteeing years of service even when installed outdoors. A draining system is incorporated on the hearth to prevent rainwater from accumulating. In the event that you would rather use gas logs in place of real wood, a side gas line is available. With its built-in flue damper, the flow of air into the fireplace and out of the L-series chimney is regulated.

The fireplace features a huge front opening, measuring 44 inches wide and 27 inches high, which gives you a huge view of the blazing fire. As an option, you can install stainless steel-framed glass doors.

The Monessen HWB700OD Radiant Wood Burning Fireplace has dimensions of 53.125″ W x 52.875″ D x 26.375″ D.